Avianca eyes more European destinations

Avianca, which plans to launch 5X-weekly service to Munich in November, is targeting more destinations in Europe. In addition to the flights to Munich, the airline has evaluated services to Frankfurt, Paris, Rome and Zurich, Avianca CE Hernan Rincon said. “Because we realised we have to do more in Europe,” he said. The decision to choose Munich also was helped by the fact that Lufthansa is one of Avianca’s Star Alliance partners. “But this was not the main reason alone to launch Munich services,” Rincon said. Avianca will be the first Latin American airline to serve Munich. Services to Eastern European destinations are unlikely because they are beyond the maximum range for nonstop Boeing 787 flights. Strengthening the airline’s hubs and optimising the route network in strategic markets has been a high priority for Rincon. <br/>